Poésie Architecturale Pour Cette Demeure à La Garette

Located in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, where boats glide between pollarded ash trees and houses seem to watch over the canals, this residence nestles like a discreet lookout above the marsh.

It delicately blends the soul of an old balai, a traditional rural building, with the spirit of contemporary architecture. Local materials, poplar and limestone, tell an ancient story that modernity respectfully continues.

The ground floor opens onto a generous entrance leading to a peaceful bedroom and a large office of nearly 30 m² bathed in light from the balai’s glass roof. A cellar, boiler room, and double garage complete this thoughtfully designed level. It can easily become a place for a tourism, craft, or professional activity.

Upstairs, life unfolds through an open kitchen connected to a dining room that extends onto a south-facing terrace. Overlooking this area, the living room enjoys changing light throughout the day, thanks to its dual exposure between the glass roof and terrace. An 18th-century fireplace, weathered by time, adds a warm and almost storytelling presence. The sleeping area offers three bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, plus a fourth room converted into an office.

The outdoors form a series of scenes:
- Wooden terraces inviting late meals and suspended moments
- A space dedicated to a spa
- An elevated garden accessible via a terraced vegetable garden
- At the top of the plot, an intimate woodland revealing an exceptional view over the treetops and the shifting landscapes of the marsh.

Here, heritage converses with nature with rare virtuosity. More than just a house discovery, it is a true encounter with a place. A space whose atmosphere leaves a lasting impression.

ENERGY CLASS: B / CLIMATE CLASS: A. Estimated average annual energy expenses for standard use, based on energy prices from 2021, 2022, and 2023, range from €1,410 to €1,960.

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Contact: Romain DUPEYROU - [hidden information]
Commercial agent (EI) RSAC Niort no. Romain DUPEYROU (EI) Commercial Agent - RSAC Number: - NIORT.
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